The Monmouthshire (Communities) Order 2021

Welsh Statutory Instruments

2021 No. 1227 (W. 309)

Local Government, Wales

The Monmouthshire (Communities) Order 2021

Made

2 November 2021

Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2) and (3)

The Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales(1) has, in accordance with sections 54(1) and 58(1) of the Local Government Act 1972(2) (“the 1972 Act”), submitted to the Welsh Ministers a report dated January 2019 containing its recommendations for change and the details of a review of community arrangements within the County of Monmouthshire conducted by Monmouthshire County Council.

The Welsh Ministers have decided to give effect to the Commission’s recommendations without modification.

In accordance with section 58(2) of the 1972 Act, more than 6 weeks have elapsed since those recommendations were submitted to the Welsh Ministers.

The Welsh Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred on the Secretary of State by sections 58(2), 67(4) and (5) of the 1972 Act(3), and now vested in them, so far as exercisable in relation to Wales(4).

Title and commencement

1.—(1) The title of this Order is the Monmouthshire (Communities) Order 2021.

(2) For any purpose set out in regulation 4(1) of the Regulations, this Order comes into force on 8 November 2021.

(3) For all other purposes, this Order comes into force at 23:59 hours on the day before the ordinary day of election of councillors in 2022(5).

Interpretation

2.—(1) In this Order—

“electoral ward” (“ward etholiadol”) means any area for which councillors are elected to Monmouthshire County Council;

“existing” (“presennol”), in relation to a local government or electoral area, means that area as it exists immediately before the time and day set out in article 1(3);

“new” (“newydd”), in relation to a local government or electoral area, means that area as established by this Order;

“the Regulations” (“y Rheoliadau”) means the Local Government Area Changes Regulations 1976(6);

any reference to a map means one of the 166 maps marked “Map of the Monmouthshire (Communities) Order 2021”, deposited in accordance with regulation 5 of the Regulations, labelled “1” to “166”, and a reference to a numbered map is a reference to the map that bears that number;

where a boundary is shown on a map as running along a road, railway line, footway, watercourse or similar geographical feature, it is to be treated as running along the centre line of the feature;

words and expressions used in this Order have the same meaning as they have in the Local Government Act 1972 as saved, except so far as a contrary intention appears.

(2) The provisions in this Order take precedence over any conflicting provision in any previous statutory instrument made under section 58(2) of the 1972 Act or order made under sections 37(1), 38(1) or 39(1) of the Local Government (Democracy) (Wales) Act 2013(7).

Abergavenny, Llanfoist Fawr, Llanover and Llantilio Pertholey — change in community boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

3.  The part of the community of Llanfoist Fawr shown hatched on Map 1—

(a) is transferred to the community of Abergavenny;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Llanwenarth Citra;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Cantref.

4.  The part of the community of Llantilio Pertholey shown hatched on Map 2—

(a) is transferred to the community of Abergavenny;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Lansdown;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Lansdown.

5.  The part of the community of Llantilio Pertholey shown hatched on Map 3—

(a) is transferred to the community of Abergavenny;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Priory;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Priory.

6.  The part of the community of Abergavenny shown hatched on Map 4—

(a) is transferred to the community of Llanover;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Llanddewi Rhydderch;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanarth.

7.  The parts of the community of Llanover shown hatched on Map 5 and Map 6—

(a) are transferred to the community of Abergavenny;

(b) form part of the community ward of Castle;

(c) form part of the electoral ward of Castle.

Cantref and Llanwenarth Citra — change in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

8.  The part of the Cantref ward of the community of Abergavenny shown hatched on Map 7—

(a) is transferred to the Llanwenarth Citra ward of the community of Abergavenny;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Cantref.

Cantref and Grofield — change in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

9.  The part of the Cantref ward of the community of Abergavenny shown hatched on Map 8—

(a) is transferred to the Grofield ward of the community of Abergavenny;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Grofield.

Castle and Priory — change in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

10.  The part of the Castle ward of the community of Abergavenny shown hatched on Map 9—

(a) is transferred to the Priory ward of the community of Abergavenny;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Priory.

Castle and Grofield — change in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

11.  The part of the Castle ward of the community of Abergavenny shown hatched on Map 10—

(a) is transferred to the Grofield ward of the community of Abergavenny;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Grofield.

Priory and Castle — change in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

12.  The part of the Priory ward of the community of Abergavenny shown hatched on Map 11—

(a) is transferred to the Castle ward of the community of Abergavenny;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Castle.

Castle and Priory — change in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

13.  The part of the Castle ward of the community of Abergavenny shown hatched on Map 12—

(a) is transferred to the Priory ward of the community of Abergavenny;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Priory.

Castle — change of community ward name

14.  The Castle ward of the community of Abergavenny as changed by this Order and shown hatched on Map 13—

(a) is re-named Pen Y Fal;

(b) forms the electoral ward of Castle.

Castle — change of electoral ward name

15.  The electoral ward of Castle as changed by this Order is re-named Pen Y Fal.

Priory and Grofield — change in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

16.  The part of the Priory ward of the community of Abergavenny shown hatched on Map 14—

(a) is transferred to the Grofield ward of the community of Abergavenny;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Grofield.

Grofield and Llanwenarth Citra — change in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

17.  The part of the Grofield ward of the community of Abergavenny shown hatched on Map 15—

(a) is transferred to the Llanwenarth Citra ward of the community of Abergavenny;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Cantref.

Lansdown and Priory — change in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

18.  The part of the Lansdown ward of the community of Abergavenny shown hatched on Map 16—

(a) is transferred to the Priory ward of the community of Abergavenny;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Priory.

Priory — change of community ward name

19.  The Priory ward of the community of Abergavenny as changed by this Order and shown hatched on Map 17—

(a) is re-named Park;

(b) forms the electoral ward of Priory.

Priory — change of electoral ward name

20.  The electoral ward of Priory as changed by this order is re-named Park.

Abergavenny — community ward electoral arrangements

21.  In the community of Abergavenny, the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Grofield ward is 4;

(b) Llanwenarth Citra ward is 1;

(c) Park ward is 3;

(d) Pen Y Fal ward is 3.

Caerwent, Magor with Undy — change in community boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

22.  The parts of the community of Magor with Undy shown hatched on Map 18—

(a) are transferred to the community of Caerwent;

(b) form part of the community ward of St Brides Netherwent;

(c) form part of the electoral ward of Caerwent.

Caerwent and Rogiet — change in community boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

23.  The parts of the community of Caerwent shown hatched on Map 19—

(a) are transferred to the community of Rogiet;

(b) form part of the electoral ward of Rogiet.

Portskewett and Caerwent — change in community boundaries and consequential change to electoral arrangements

24.  The parts of the community of Portskewett shown hatched on Map 20—

(a) are transferred to the community of Caerwent;

(b) form part of the community ward of Crick;

(c) form part of the electoral ward of Caerwent.

Mathern and Caerwent — change in community boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

25.  The part of the community of Mathern shown hatched on Map 21—

(a) is transferred to the community of Caerwent;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Crick;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Caerwent.

Caerwent, Crick, Dinham, Llanvair Discoed and St Brides Netherwent — changes in community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral wards

26.  The part of the St Brides Netherwent ward of the community of Caerwent shown hatched on Map 22—

(a) is transferred to the Caerwent ward of the community of Caerwent;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Caerwent.

27.  The part of the Crick ward of the community of Caerwent shown hatched on Map 23—

(a) is transferred to the Caerwent ward of the community of Caerwent;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Caerwent.

28.  The part of the Crick ward of the community of Caerwent shown hatched on Map 24—

(a) is transferred to the Dinham ward of the community of Caerwent;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Caerwent.

29.  The part of the Llanvair Discoed ward of the community of Caerwent shown hatched on Map 25—

(a) is transferred to the Dinham ward of the community of Caerwent;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Caerwent.

30.  The part of the Llanvair Discoed ward of the community of Caerwent shown hatched on Map 26—

(a) is transferred to the St Brides Netherwent ward of the community of Caerwent;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Caerwent.

Caerwent — community electoral arrangements

31.  In the community of Caerwent the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Caerwent ward is 3;

(b) Llanvair Discoed ward is 1;

(c) St. Brides Netherwent ward is 1.

Caldicot, Portskewett and Rogiet, — changes in community boundaries and consequential change to electoral arrangements

32.  The part of the community of Portskewett shown hatched on Map 27—

(a) is transferred to the community of Caldicot;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Severn;

(c) forms part of the new electoral ward Severn.

33.  The part of the community of Rogiet shown hatched on Map 28—

(a) is transferred to the Community of Caldicot;

(b) forms part of the community ward of West End;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of West End.

34.  The part of the community of Caldicot shown hatched on Map 29—

(a) is transferred to the community of Rogiet;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Rogiet.

Caldicot Castle, Caldicot Cross, Dewstow, Green Lane, Severn, West End, and The Village — changes in community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral wards

35.  The part of the Caldicot Castle ward of the community of Caldicot shown hatched on Map 30—

(a) is transferred to the new Caldicot Cross ward of the community of Caldicot;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Caldicot Cross.

36.  The part of the Caldicot Castle ward of the community of Caldicot shown hatched on Map 31—

(a) is transferred to the new ward of The Village of the community of Caldicot;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Severn.

37.  The part of the Caldicot Castle ward of the community of Caldicot shown hatched on Map 32—

(a) is transferred to the Severn ward of the community of Caldicot;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Severn.

38.  The part of the Dewstow ward of the community of Caldicot shown hatched on Map 33—

(a) is transferred to the West End ward of the community of Caldicot;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of West End.

39.  The part of the Dewstow ward of the community of Caldicot shown hatched on Map 34—

(a) is transferred to the new Caldicot Cross ward of the community of Caldicot;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Caldicot Cross.

40.  The part of the Green Lane ward of the community of Caldicot shown hatched on Map 35—

(a) is transferred to the Dewstow ward of the community of Caldicot;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Dewstow.

41.  The part of the Green Lane ward of the community of Caldicot shown hatched on Map 36—

(a) is transferred to the new Caldicot Cross ward of the community of Caldicot;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Caldicot Cross.

42.  The parts of the Green Lane ward of the community of Caldicot shown hatched on Map 37 and Map 38—

(a) are transferred to the new The Village ward of the community of Caldicot;

(b) form part of the new electoral ward of Severn.

43.  The part of the Severn ward of the community of Caldicot shown hatched on Map 39—

(a) is transferred to the new Caldicot Cross ward of the community of Caldicot;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Caldicot Cross.

44.  The part of the Severn ward of the community of Caldicot shown hatched on Map 40—

(a) is transferred to the new The Village ward of the community of Caldicot;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Severn.

45.  The part of the West End ward of the community of Caldicot shown hatched on Map 41—

(a) is transferred to the Severn ward of the community of Caldicot;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Severn.

46.  The part of the of West End ward of the community of Caldicot shown hatched on Map 42—

(a) is transferred to the new The Village ward of the community of Caldicot;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Severn.

47.  The part of the West End ward of the community of Caldicot shown hatched on Map 43—

(a) is transferred to the new The Village ward of the community of Caldicot;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Severn.

Creation of the new community ward of The Village and dissolution of the community ward of Green Lane

48.  The new community ward of The Village of the community of Caldicot is created which—

(a) comprises the area shown hatched on Map 44;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Severn.

49.  The existing Green Lane ward of the community of Caldicot as changed by this Order is dissolved.

Creation of the new community ward of Caldicot Cross

50.  The new community ward of Caldicot Cross of the community of Caldicot is created which—

(a) comprises the area shown hatched on Map 45;

(b) forms the electoral ward of Caldicot Cross.

Caldicot — community ward electoral arrangements

51.  In the community of Caldicot the number of councillors to be elected for—

(a) the Caldicot Cross ward is 3;

(b) the Dewstow ward is 3;

(c) the Severn ward is 2;

(d) The Village ward is 2.

Caldicot — electoral ward arrangements

52.  The existing electoral ward of Green Lane is dissolved.

53.  The new electoral ward of Severn is created which comprises the area of the community wards of Severn and The Village of the community of Caldicot.

54.  The number of councillors to be elected for the Severn ward is 1.

55.  The new electoral ward of Caldicot Cross is created which comprises the area of the Caldicot Cross ward of the community of Caldicot.

56.  The number of councillors to be elected for the Caldicot Cross ward is 1.

Chepstow, Mathern, and St Arvans— change in community boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

57.  The part of the community of Mathern shown hatched on Map 46—

(a) is transferred to the community of Chepstow;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Larkfield;

(c) forms part of the new electoral ward of Larkfield and St Kingsmark.

58.  The part of the community of Mathern shown hatched on Map 47—

(a) is transferred to the community of Chepstow;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Thornwell;

(c) forms part of the new electoral ward of Bulwark and Thornwell.

59.  The part of the community of St Arvans shown hatched on Map 48—

(a) is transferred to the community of Chepstow;

(b) forms part of the community ward of St Kingsmark;

(c) forms part of the new electoral ward of Larkfield and St Kingsmark.

60.  The part of the community of Mathern shown hatched on Map 49—

(a) is transferred to the community of Chepstow;

(b) forms part of the community ward of St Kingsmark;

(c) forms part of the new electoral ward of Larkfield and St Kingsmark.

Larkfield, St Kingsmark, St Mary’s, St Christophers, Thornwell, Bulwark, Maple Avenue and Mount Pleasant— changes in community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral wards

61.  The part of the St Kingsmark ward of the community of Chepstow shown hatched on Map 50—

(a) is transferred to the Larkfield ward of the community of Chepstow;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Larkfield and St Kingsmark.

62.  The part of the Larkfield ward of the community of Chepstow shown hatched on Map 51—

(a) is transferred to the new Mount Pleasant ward of the community of Chepstow;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Larkfield and St Kingsmark.

63.  The part of the Larkfield ward of the community of Chepstow shown hatched on Map 52—

(a) is transferred to the St Mary’s ward of the community of Chepstow;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of St Mary’s.

64.  The part of the St Christophers ward of the community of Chepstow shown hatched on Map 53—

(a) is transferred to the Larkfield ward of the community of Chepstow;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Larkfield and St Kingsmark.

65.  The part of the St Christophers ward of the community of Chepstow shown hatched on Map 54—

(a) is transferred to the Thornwell ward of the community of Chepstow;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Bulwark and Thornwell.

66.  The part of the St Christophers ward of the community of Chepstow shown hatched on Map 55—

(a) is transferred to the new Maple Avenue ward of the community of Chepstow;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Bulwark and Thornwell.

67.  The part of the St Christophers ward of the community of Chepstow shown hatched on Map 56—

(a) is transferred to the new Bulwark ward of the community of Chepstow;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Bulwark and Thornwell.

68.  The part of the St Mary’s ward of the community of Chepstow shown hatched on Map 57—

(a) is transferred to the St Kingsmark ward of the community of Chepstow;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Larkfield and St Kingsmark.

69.  The part of the St Kingsmark ward of the community of Chepstow shown hatched on Map 58—

(a) is transferred to the new Mount Pleasant ward of the community of Chepstow;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Larkfield and St Kingsmark.

70.  The part of the St Mary’s ward of the community of Chepstow shown hatched on Map 59—

(a) is transferred to the new Mount Pleasant ward of the community of Chepstow;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Larkfield and St Kingsmark.

71.  The part of the Thornwell ward of the community of Chepstow shown hatched on Map 60—

(a) is transferred to the new Maple Avenue ward of the community of Chepstow;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Bulwark and Thornwell.

72.  The part of the Thornwell ward of the community of Chepstow shown hatched on Map 61—

(a) is transferred to the new Bulwark ward of the community of Chepstow;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Bulwark and Thornwell.

Dissolution of the community ward of St Christophers and the creation of the new community ward of Bulwark

73.  The existing St Christophers ward of the community of Chepstow as changed by this Order is dissolved and the new community ward of Bulwark is created.

74.  The new community ward of Bulwark of the community of Chepstow—

(a) comprises the area shown hatched on Map 62;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Bulwark and Thornwell.

Creation of the new community ward of Maple Avenue

75.  The new community ward of Maple Avenue of the community of Chepstow is created which—

(a) comprises the area shown hatched on Map 63;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Bulwark and Thornwell.

Creation of the new community ward of Mount Pleasant

76.  The new community ward of Mount Pleasant of the community of Chepstow is created which—

(a) comprises the area shown hatched on Map 64;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Larkfield and St Kingsmark.

St Mary’s — change of community ward name

77.  The existing St Mary’s ward of the community of Chepstow as changed by this Order and shown hatched on Map 65—

(a) is re-named Chepstow Castle;

(b) forms the new electoral ward of Chepstow Castle.

Chepstow — community ward electoral arrangements

78.  In the community of Chepstow the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Larkfield ward is 2;

(b) Bulwark ward is 4;

(c) Chepstow Castle ward is 3;

(d) Maple Avenue ward is 1;

(e) Mount Pleasant ward is 3.

Chepstow — electoral ward arrangements

79.  The new electoral ward of Bulwark and Thornwell is created which comprises the areas of the community wards of Bulwark, Maple Avenue and Thornwell of the community of Chepstow.

80.  The number of councillors to be elected for the Bulwark and Thornwell ward is 2.

81.  The new electoral ward of Larkfield and St Kingsmark is created which comprises the areas of the community wards of Mount Pleasant, Larkfield and St Kingsmark of the community of Chepstow.

82.  The number of councillors to be elected for the Larkfield and St Kingsmark ward is 2.

83.  The electoral ward St Mary’s is re-named Chepstow Castle and comprises the area of the community ward of Chepstow Castle of the community of Chepstow.

84.  The number of councillors to be elected for the Chepstow Castle ward is 1.

85.  The electoral ward of St Christophers is dissolved.

Crucorney, Grosmont and Skenfrith — change in community boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

86.  The part of the community of Crucorney shown hatched on Map 66—

(a) is transferred to the community of Grosmont;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Llangattock Lingoed;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Crucorney.

87.  The part of the community of Crucorney shown hatched on Map 67—

(a) is transferred to the new community of Skenfrith;

(b) forms part of the new community ward of Llanvetherine;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

Crucorney and Llanvihangel Crucorney, — changes in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

88.  The part of the Llanvihangel Crucorney ward of the community of Crucorney shown hatched on Map 68—

(a) is transferred to the new Pandy ward of the community of Crucorney;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Crucorney.

Creation of the new community ward of Cwmyoy

89.  The new ward of Cwmyoy is created in the community of Crucorney which—

(a) comprises the combined areas of the Upper Cwmyoy and Lower Cwmyoy wards of the community of Crucorney shown hatched on Map 69;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Crucorney.

Creation of the new community ward of Pandy

90.  The new community ward of Pandy is created in the community of Crucorney which—

(a) comprises the area shown hatched on Map 68;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Crucorney.

Crucorney — community ward electoral arrangements

91.  In the community of Crucorney the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Cwmyoy ward is 1;

(b) Forest & Ffwddog ward is 1;

(c) Llanvihangel Crucorney ward is 2;

(d) Pandy ward is 2.

Devauden, Shirenewton, St Arvans and Tintern— change in community boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

92.  The part of the community of Tintern shown hatched on Map 70—

(a) is transferred to the community of Devauden;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Devauden;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Devauden.

93.  The part of the community of St Arvans shown hatched on Map 71—

(a) is transferred to the community of Devauden;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Itton;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Devauden.

94.  The part of the community of Shirenewton shown hatched on Map 72—

(a) is transferred to the community of Devauden;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Itton;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Devauden.

95.  The part of the community of Devauden shown hatched on Map 73—

(a) is transferred to the community of St Arvans;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of St Arvans.

Devauden and Llanvihangel Wolvesnewton — changes in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

96.  The part of the Llanvihangel Wolvesnewton ward of the community of Devauden shown hatched on Map 74—

(a) is transferred to the Devauden ward of the community of Devauden;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Devauden.

Llanvihangel Wolvesnewton — change of community ward name

97.  The existing Llanvihangel Wolvesnewton ward of the community of Devauden as changed by this Order and shown hatched on Map 75—

(a) is re-named Llanvihangel Tor-Y-Mynydd;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Devauden.

Devauden — community electoral arrangements

98.  In the community of Devauden the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Kilgrwwg ward is 1;

(b) Llanvihangel Tor-Y-Mynydd ward is 1.

Goetre Fawr, Llanover and Llanbadoc — changes in community boundaries and consequential change to electoral arrangements

99.  The part of the community of Llanover shown hatched on Map 76—

(a) is transferred to the community of Goetre Fawr;

(b) forms the community ward of Llanover;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Goetre Fawr.

100.  The part of the community of Llanover shown hatched on Map 77—

(a) is transferred to the community of Goetre Fawr;

(b) forms part of the new community ward of Nant-Y-Derry;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Goetre Fawr.

101.  The part of the community of Goetre Fawr shown hatched on Map 78—

(a) is transferred to the community of Llanbadoc;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Monkswood;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanbadoc.

102.  The part of the community ward of Mamhilad of the community of Goetre Fawr shown hatched on Map 79—

(a) is transferred to the community of Llanbadoc;

(b) forms the community ward of Little Mill;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanbadoc.

Goetre Fawr, Mamhilad and Nant-Y-Derry — changes in community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral wards

103.  The part of the Goetre ward of the community of Goetre Fawr shown hatched and numbered 1 on Map 80—

(a) is transferred to the new Nant-Y-Derry ward of the community of Goetre Fawr;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Goetre Fawr.

104.  The part of the Goetre ward of the community of Goetre Fawr shown hatched and numbered 1 on Map 81—

(a) is transferred to the Mamhilad ward of the community of Goetre Fawr;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Goetre Fawr.

Goetre — change of community ward name

105.  The existing Goetre ward of the community of Goetre Fawr as changed by this Order and shown hatched, on Map 82—

(a) is re-named Goytre;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Goetre Fawr.

Mamhilad — change of community ward name

106.  The existing Mamhilad ward of the community of Goetre Fawr as changed by this Order and shown hatched, and numbered 1 and 2 on Map 81—

(a) is re-named Goetre Wharf;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Goetre Fawr.

Creation of the new community ward of Nant-Y-Derry

107.  The new community ward of Nant-Y-Derry is created in the community of Goetre Fawr which—

(a) comprises the area shown hatched, and numbered 1 and 2 on Map 80;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Goetre Fawr.

Goetre Fawr — community electoral arrangements

108.  In the community of Goetre Fawr the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Goetre Wharf ward is 2;

(b) Goytre ward is 4;

(c) Llanover ward is 1;

(d) Nant-Y-Derry ward is 1.

Grosmont and Skenfrith — change in community boundary and consequential change to electoral arrangements

109.  The part of the community of Grosmont shown hatched on Map 83—

(a) is transferred to the new community of Skenfrith;

(b) forms the new community ward of Llanvetherine;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

Grosmont and Llangua — change in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

110.  The Llangua ward of the community of Grosmont shown hatched on Map 84—

(a) is transferred to the Grosmont ward of the community of Grosmont;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Crucorney.

Dissolution of the community ward of Llangua

111.  The existing Llangua ward of the community of Grosmont as changed by this Order is dissolved.

Grosmont — community electoral arrangements

112.  In the community of Grosmont the number of councillors to be elected for the Grosmont ward is 6.

Gwehelog Fawr, Llanarth and Raglan — change in community boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

113.  The parts of the community of Gwehelog Fawr shown hatched on Map 85 and Map 86—

(a) are transferred to the community of Llanarth;

(b) form the community ward of Kemeys Commander and Llancayo;

(c) form part of the electoral ward of Llanover.

114.  The part of the community of Gwehelog Fawr shown hatched on Map 87—

(a) is transferred to the community of Raglan;

(b) forms the community ward of Gwehelog;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Raglan.

115.  The part of the community of Gwehelog Fawr shown crosshatched on Map 87—

(a) is transferred to the community of Raglan;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Llandenny;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Raglan.

Gwehelog Fawr — dissolution of community and consequential change to community council

116.—(1) The existing community of Gwehelog Fawr as changed by this Order is dissolved.

(2) The community council of Gwehelog Fawr is dissolved.

Llanarth, Llanover, Raglan and Whitecastle — change in community boundaries and consequential change to electoral arrangements

117.  The part of the community of Llanarth shown hatched on Map 88—

(a) is transferred to the community of Llanover;

(b) forms the community ward of Llanvapley;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanover.

118.  The part of the community of Llanarth shown hatched on Map 89—

(a) is transferred to the community of Llanover;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Llanddewi Rhydderch;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanover.

119.  The part of the community of Llanover shown hatched on Map 90—

(a) is transferred to the community of Llanarth;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Llanarth;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Gobion Fawr.

120.  The part of the community of Llanarth shown hatched on Map 91—

(a) is transferred to the new community of Whitecastle;

(b) forms part of the new community ward of Penrhos;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

121.  The part of the community of Llanarth shown hatched on Map 92—

(a) is transferred to the community of Raglan;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Raglan;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Raglan.

122.  The part of the community of Llanarth shown hatched on Map 93—

(a) is transferred to the community of Raglan;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Raglan;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Raglan.

Llanarth and Clytha -- change in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

123.  The part of the Clytha ward of the community of Llanarth shown hatched on Map 94—

(a) is transferred to the Llanarth ward of the community of Llanarth;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanover.

Llanarth — community electoral arrangements

124.  In the community of Llanarth the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Bryngwyn ward is 2;

(b) Clytha ward is 1;

(c) Kemeys Commander and Llancayo ward is 2;

(d) Llanarth ward is 3.

Llanbadoc — community electoral arrangements

125.  In the community of Llanbadoc the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Glascoed ward is 2;

(b) Little Mill ward is 3;

(c) Llanbadoc ward is 2;

(d) Monkswood ward is 2.

Llanelly and Llanfoist Fawr — change in community boundaries and consequential changes in electoral arrangements

126.  The part of the community of Llanfoist Fawr shown hatched on Map 95—

(a) is transferred to the community of Llanelly;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Gilwern;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanelly Hill.

Clydach and Gilwern — change in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

127.  The part of the Gilwern ward of the community of Llanelly shown hatched on Map 96—

(a) is transferred to the Clydach ward of the community of Llanelly;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanelly Hill.

128.  The part of the Clydach ward of the community of Llanelly shown hatched on Map 97—

(a) is transferred to the of Gilwern ward of the community of Llanelly;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanelly Hill.

Llanelly — community electoral arrangements

129.  In the community of Llanelly the number of councillors to be elected for the Gilwern ward is 9.

Llanelly Hill — change of electoral ward name

130.  The electoral ward of Llanelly Hill as changed by this Order, is re-named Llanelly.

Llanfoist Fawr and Llanover — change in community boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

131.  The part of the community of Llanover shown hatched on Map 98—

(a) is transferred to the community of Llanfoist Fawr;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Llanellen;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanfoist Fawr.

Llanfoist and Llanwenarth Ultra — change in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral ward

132.  The part of the Llanfoist ward of the community of Llanfoist Fawr shown hatched on Map 99—

(a) is transferred to the Llanwenarth Ultra ward of the community of Llanfoist Fawr;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanwenarth Ultra.

Llanwenarth Ultra — change of community ward name and consequential change to electoral ward

133.  The existing Llanwenarth Ultra ward of the community of Llanfoist Fawr as changed by this Order and shown hatched on Map 100—

(a) is re-named the community ward of Govilon;

(b) forms the electoral ward of Llanwenarth Ultra.

Llanfoist Fawr — community electoral arrangements

134.  In the community of Llanfoist Fawr the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Llanfoist ward is 5;

(b) Govilon ward is 6.

Llanwenarth Ultra — change of electoral ward name

135.  The existing electoral ward of Llanwenarth Ultra as changed by this Order is re-named Govilon.

Llangybi and Llanhennock — combination of communities and consequential change to community councils and electoral arrangements

136.—(1) The areas of the communities of Llangybi and Llanhennock as shown hatched on Map 101 are combined to form the community of Llangybi, which forms part of the electoral ward of Llangybi Fawr.

(2) The community councils of Llangybi and Llanhennock are dissolved.

Llangybi — creation of community council and community electoral arrangements

137.  A council for the community of Llangybi is established.

138.  The community of Llangybi consists of six wards—

(a) Coed-Y-Paen;

(b) Llandegfedd;

(c) Llangattock Nigh Caerleon;

(d) Llangybi;

(e) Llanhennock;

(f) Tredunnock.

139.  In the community of Llangybi the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Coed-Y-Paen ward is 1;

(b) Llandegfedd ward is 1;

(c) Llangattock Nigh Caerleon ward is 1;

(c) Llangybi ward is 3;

(d) Llanhennock ward is 1;

(e) Tredunnock ward is 1.

Llanover and Llanarth — change in community boundaries and consequential change to electoral arrangements

140.  The part of the community of Llanarth shown hatched on Map 102—

(a) is transferred to the community of Llanover;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Llanddewi Rhydderch;

(c) forms part of the new electoral ward of Llanover.

Llanover — change of community name

141.  The existing community of Llanover as changed by this Order and shown hatched on Map 103—

(a) is re-named Gobion Fawr;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanover.

Gobion Fawr — community electoral arrangements

142.  The community of Gobion Fawr consists of four wards—

(a) Llanddewi Rhydderch;

(b) Llanfair Cilgydyn;

(c) Llangattock-Nigh-Usk;

(d) Llanvapley.

143.  In the community of Gobion Fawr the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Llanddewi Rhydderch ward is 2;

(b) Llanfair Cilgydyn ward is 1;

(c) Llangattock-Nigh-Usk ward is 3;

(d) Llanvapley ward is 1.

Llanover — change of electoral ward name

144.  The electoral ward of Llanover as changed by this Order is re-named Gobion Fawr.

Croesonen East, Croesonen West, and Sgyrrid West — change in community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral wards

145.  The part of the Croesonen East ward of the community of Llantilio Pertholey shown hatched on Map 104—

(a) is transferred to the Sgyrrid West ward of the community of Llantilio Pertholey;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Mardy.

146.  The part of the Sgyrrid West ward of the community of Llantilio Pertholey shown hatched on Map 105—

(a) is transferred to the Croesonen East ward of the community of Llantilio Pertholey;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Croesonen.

147.  The part of the Sgyrrid West ward of the community of Llantilio Pertholey shown hatched on Map 106—

(a) is transferred to the Croesonen East ward of the community of Llantilio Pertholey;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Croesonen.

Croesonen East and Croesonen West — combination of community wards and consequential change to electoral ward

148.  The existing Croesonen East and Croesonen West wards of the community of Llantilio Pertholey as changed by this Order and shown hatched on Map 107—

(a) are combined and form the community ward of Croesonen;

(b) form the electoral ward of Croesonen.

Croesonen and Mardy — change in community ward boundary and consequential change to electoral ward

149.  The part of the Mardy ward of the community of Llantilio Pertholey shown hatched on Map 108—

(a) is transferred to the Croesonen ward of the community of Llantilio Pertholey;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Croesonen.

Mardy and Sgyrrid West — change in community ward boundary and consequential change to electoral ward

150.  The part of the Sgyrrid West ward of the community of Llantilio Pertholey shown hatched on Map 109—

(a) is transferred to the Mardy ward of the community of Llantilio Pertholey;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Mardy.

Sgyrrid East and Sgyridd West — combination of wards and consequential change to electoral ward

151.  The existing Sgyrrid East and Sgyrrid West wards of the community of Llantilio Pertholey as changed by this Order and shown hatched on Map 110—

(a) are combined and form the community ward of Sgyrrid of the community of Llantilio Pertholey;

(b) form part of the electoral ward of Mardy.

Llantilio Pertholey — community electoral arrangements

152.  In the community of Llantilio Pertholey the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Croesonen ward is 6;

(b) Sgyrrid ward is 2.

Llantrisant Fawr and Llangwm — combination of communities and consequential changes to community councils and electoral arrangements

153.  The areas of the existing communities of Llantrisant Fawr and Llangwm as shown hatched on Map 111 are combined to form the community of Llantrisant Fawr.

154.  The areas of the Gwernesney and Llantrisant wards of the community of Llantrisant Fawr form part of the electoral ward of Llangybi Fawr.

155.  The areas of the Llangwm and Llansoy wards of the community of Llantrisant Fawr form part of the electoral ward of Devauden.

156.  The community councils of Llantrisant Fawr and Llangwm are dissolved.

Llantrisant Fawr — creation of community council and community electoral arrangements

157.  A council for the community of Llantrisant Fawr is established.

158.  The community of Llantrisant Fawr consists of four wards—

(a) Gwernesney;

(b) Llangwm;

(c) Llansoy;

(d) Llantrisant.

159.  In the community of Llantrisant Fawr the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Gwernesney ward is 1;

(b) Llangwm ward is 3;

(c) Llansoy ward is 1;

(d) Llantrisant ward is 3.

Magor with Undy — change in community boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

160.  The part of the Salisbury ward of the community of Magor with Undy shown hatched on Map 112—

(a) is transferred to the community of Rogiet;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Rogiet.

161.  The part of the Elms ward of the community of Magor with Undy shown hatched on Map 113—

(a) is transferred to the community of Rogiet;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Rogiet.

162.  The part of the Mill ward of the community of Magor with Undy shown hatched on Map 114—

(a) is transferred into the community of Rogiet;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Rogiet.

Magor East, Magor West, Undy, Denny, Mill, Salisbury and The Elms — change in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

163.  The part of the of Denny ward of the community of Magor with Undy shown hatched on Map 115—

(a) is transferred to the new Magor West ward of the community of Magor with Undy;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Magor West.

164.  The part of the Denny ward of the community of Magor with Undy shown hatched on Map 116—

(a) is transferred to the new Magor East ward of the community of Magor with Undy;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Magor East.

165.  The part of the Mill ward of the community of Magor with Undy shown hatched on Map 117—

(a) is transferred to the new Magor West ward of the community of Magor with Undy;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Magor West.

166.  The part of the Mill ward of the community of Magor with Undy shown hatched on Map 118—

(a) is transferred to the new Magor East of the community of Magor with Undy;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Magor East.

167.  The part of the Salisbury ward of the community of Magor with Undy shown hatched on Map 119—

(a) is transferred to the new Magor West ward of the community of Magor with Undy;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Magor West.

168.  The part of The Elms ward of the community of Magor with Undy shown hatched on Map 120—

(a) is transferred to the new Undy ward of the community of Magor with Undy;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Magor East.

169.  The part of The Elms ward of the community of Magor with Undy shown hatched on Map 121—

(a) is transferred to the new Magor East ward of the community of Magor with Undy;

(b) forms part of the new electoral ward of Magor East.

Dissolution of the community wards of Denny, Mill, Salisbury and The Elms

170.  The existing Denny ward of the community of Magor with Undy as changed by this Order is dissolved.

171.  The existing Mill ward of the community of Magor with Undy as changed by this Order is dissolved.

172.  The existing Salisbury ward of the community of Magor with Undy as changed by this Order is dissolved.

173.  The existing The Elms ward of the community of Magor with Undy as changed by this Order is dissolved.

Creation of the new community ward of Magor West

174.  The new community ward of Magor West is created in the community of Magor with Undy which—

(a) comprises the areas shown hatched on Maps 115, 117 and 119;

(b) forms the electoral ward of Magor West.

Creation of the new community ward of Magor East

175.  The new community ward of Magor East is created in the community of Magor with Undy which—

(a) comprises the areas shown hatched on Maps 116, 118 and 121;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Magor East.

Creation of the new community ward of Undy

176.  The new community ward of Undy is created in the community of Magor with Undy which—

(a) comprises the areas shown hatched on Map 120;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Magor East.

Magor with Undy — community electoral arrangements

177.  The community of Magor with Undy consists of three wards—

(a) Magor East;

(b) Magor West;

(c) Undy.

178.  In the community of Magor with Undy the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Magor East ward is 4;

(b) Magor West ward is 3;

(c) Undy ward is 3.

Dissolution of the electoral wards of Mill and The Elms and creation of new electoral wards of Magor East and Magor West and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

179.  The existing electoral ward of Mill as changed by this Order is dissolved.

180.  The new electoral ward of Magor East is created which comprises the areas of the Magor East and Undy wards of the community of Magor with Undy

181.  The number of councillors to be elected for the Magor East ward is 2.

182.  The existing electoral ward of The Elms is dissolved.

183.  The new electoral ward of Magor West is created which comprises the area of the Magor West ward of the community of Magor with Undy.

184.  The number of councillors to be elected for the Magor West ward is 1.

Mathern, Mounton and Pwllmeyric — change in community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral wards

185.  The part of the Mounton ward of the community of Mathern shown hatched on Map 122—

(a) is transferred to the Pwllmeyric ward of the community of Mathern;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Shirenewton.

Mathern — community electoral arrangements

186.  In the community of Mathern the number of councillors to be elected for the Mathern ward is 3.

Mitchel Troy, Monmouth, Raglan and Whitecastle — changes in community boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

187.  The part of the community of Raglan shown hatched on Map 123—

(a) is transferred to the community of Mitchel Troy;

(b) forms the community ward of Pen-y-Clawdd;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Mitchel Troy.

188.  The part of the community of Raglan shown hatched on Map 124—

(a) is transferred to the community of Mitchel Troy;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Tregare;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Mitchel Troy.

189.  The part of the community of Mitchel Troy shown hatched on Map 125—

(a) is transferred to the community of Monmouth;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Overmonnow;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Overmonnow.

190.  The part of the community of Mitchel Troy shown hatched on Map 126—

(a) is transferred to the new community of Whitecastle;

(b) forms part of the new community ward of Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

Mitchel Troy — community electoral arrangements

191.  In the community of Mitchel Troy the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Cwmcarvan ward is 1;

(b) Mitchel Troy ward is 2;

(c) Pen-y-Clawdd ward is 1.

Monmouth and Whitecastle — change in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral arrangements

192.  The part of the community of Monmouth shown hatched on Map 127—

(a) is transferred to the new community of Whitecastle;

(b) forms part of the new community ward of Rockfield and St Maughans;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

Dixton with Osbaston, Drybridge, Overmonnow and Town — changes in community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral wards

193.  The part of the Town ward of the community of Monmouth shown hatched on Map 128—

(a) is transferred to the Dixton with Osbaston ward of the community of Monmouth;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Dixton with Osbaston.

194.  The part of the Dixton with Osbaston ward of the community of Monmouth shown hatched on Map 129—

(a) is transferred to the Town ward of the community of Monmouth;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Drybridge.

195.  The part of the Town ward of the community of Monmouth shown hatched on Map 130—

(a) is transferred to the Drybridge ward of the community of Monmouth;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Drybridge.

196.  The part of the Drybridge ward of the community of Monmouth shown hatched on Map 131—

(a) is transferred to the Overmonnow ward of the community of Monmouth;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Overmonnow.

197.  The part of the Drybridge ward of the community of Monmouth shown hatched on Map 132—

(a) is transferred to the Town ward of the community of Monmouth;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Drybridge.

198.  The part of the Overmonnow ward of the community of Monmouth shown hatched on Map 133—

(a) is transferred to the Town ward of the community of Monmouth;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Drybridge.

Dixton with Osbaston — change of community ward name and consequential change to electoral ward

199.  The existing Dixton with Osbaston ward of the community of Monmouth as changed by this Order and shown hatched on Map 134—

(a) is re-named Osbaston;

(b) forms the electoral ward of Dixton with Osbaston.

Dixton with Osbaston — change of electoral ward name

200.  The electoral ward of Dixton with Osbaston as changed by this Order is re-named Osbaston.

Monmouth — community ward electoral arrangements

201.  In the community of Monmouth the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Drybridge ward is 4;

(b) Osbaston ward is 4;

(c) Overmonnow ward is 3;

(d) Town ward is 4.

Monmouth — electoral ward arrangements

202.  In the community of Monmouth the number of councillors to be elected for the Drybridge ward is 2.

Portskewett, Leechpool and Portskewett Village — change in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

203.  The part of the Leechpool ward of the community of Portskewett shown hatched on Map 135—

(a) is transferred to the Portskewett Village ward of the community of Portskewett;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Portskewett.

Raglan, Llandenny and Kingcoed — change in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

204.  The part of the Llandenny ward of the community of Raglan shown hatched on Map 136—

(a) is transferred to the new Kingcoed ward of the community of Raglan;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Raglan.

Creation of the new community ward of Kingcoed

205.  The new ward of Kingcoed of the community of Raglan is created which—

(a) comprises the area shown hatched on Map 136;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Raglan.

Raglan — community electoral arrangements

206.  In the community of Raglan the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Gwehelog ward is 1;

(b) Kingcoed ward is 1;

(c) Llandenny ward is 1;

(d) Raglan ward is 6.

Rogiet — change in community electoral arrangements

207.  In the community of Rogiet the number of councillors to be elected for Rogiet is 7.

Shirenewton and St Arvans — change in community boundary and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

208.  The part of the community of St Arvans shown hatched on Map 137—

(a) is transferred to the community of Shirenewton;

(b) forms part of the new community ward of Shirenewton and Mynyddbach;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Shirenewton.

Earlswood, Mynyddbach, Newchurch, and Shirenewton — changes in community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral wards

209.  The part of the Earlswood ward of the community of Shirenewton shown hatched on Map 138—

(a) is transferred to the new Shirenewton and Mynyddbach ward of the community of Shirenewton;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Shirenewton.

210.  The part of the Shirenewton ward of the community of Shirenewton shown hatched on Map 139—

(a) is transferred to the new Earlswood and Newchurch ward of the community of Shirenewton;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Shirenewton.

Earlswood and Newchurch — combination of community wards

211.  The area of the existing Earlswood ward of the community of Shirenewton as changed by this Order is combined with the area of the existing Newchurch ward of the community of Shirenewton to form the new community ward of Earlswood and Newchurch of the community of Shirenewton as shown hatched on Map 140.

Shirenewton and Mynyddbach — combination of community wards

212.  The area of the existing Shirenewton ward of the community of Shirenewton as changed by this Order is combined with the area of the existing Mynyddbach ward of the community of Shirenewton to form the new community ward of Shirenewton and Mynyddbach of the community of Shirenewton as shown hatched on Map 141.

Shirenewton — community electoral arrangements

213.  In the community of Shirenewton the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Earlswood and Newchurch ward is 2;

(b) Shirenewton and Mynyddbach ward is 5.

St Arvans and Tintern — change in community boundary and consequential changes to electoral wards

214.  The part of the Penterry ward of the community of Tintern shown hatched on Map 142—

(a) is transferred to the community of St Arvans;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of St Arvans.

St Arvans — community electoral arrangements

215.  In the community of St Arvans the number of councillors to be elected for St Arvans is 7.

Tintern and Trellech United — change in community boundary and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

216.  The part of the community of Trellech United shown hatched on Map 143—

(a) is transferred to the community of Tintern;

(b) forms the community ward of Llandogo;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of St Arvans.

217.  The part of the community of Tintern shown hatched on Map 144—

(a) is transferred to the community of Trellech United;

(b) forms the community ward of Trellech Grange;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Trellech United.

Tintern — change of community name

218.  The existing community of Tintern as changed by this Order and shown hatched on Map 145—

(a) is re-named Wye Valley;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of St Arvans.

Chapel Hill and Penterry— changes in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

219.  The part of the Penterry ward of the community of Tintern shown hatched on Map 146—

(a) is transferred to the Chapel Hill ward of the community of Wye Valley;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of St Arvans.

Chapel Hill and Tintern Parva — combination of community wards

220.  The existing Chapel Hill ward of the community of Wye Valley as changed by this Order is combined with the existing Tintern Parva ward of the community of Wye Valley, to form the new community ward of Tintern of the community of Wye Valley as shown hatched on Map 147.

Dissolution of the community ward of Penterry

221.  The existing Penterry ward of the community of Wye Valley as changed by this Order is dissolved.

Wye Valley — community electoral arrangements

222.  In the community of Wye Valley the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Llandogo ward is 3;

(b) Tintern ward is 4.

Trellech United, Llanishen and Trellech Town — changes in community ward boundaries and consequential change to electoral wards

223.  The part of the Llanishen ward of the community of Trellech United shown hatched on Map 148—

(a) is transferred to the Trellech Town ward of the community of Trellech United;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Trellech United.

Trellech United — community electoral arrangements

224.  In the community of Trellech United the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Penallt ward is 3;

(b) Trellech Town ward is 3;

(c) Trellech Grange ward is 1.

Skenfrith — creation of new community

225.  The new community of Skenfrith is created which—

(a) comprises the area shown hatched on Map 149;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

Skenfrith, Llangattock Vibon Avel and Llantilio Crosseny — change in community boundary and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

226.  The part of the community of Llantilio Crossenny shown hatched on Map 150—

(a) is transferred to the community of Skenfrith;

(b) forms part of the new community ward of Cross Ash;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

227.  The part of the community of Llangattock Vibon Avel shown hatched on Map 151—

(a) is transferred to the community of Skenfrith;

(b) forms part of the new community ward of Skenfrith;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

228.  The part of the community of Llangattock Vibon Avel shown hatched on Map 152—

(a) is transferred to the community of Skenfrith;

(b) forms part of the new community ward of Cross Ash;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

Creation of the new community ward of Cross Ash

229.  The new community ward of Cross Ash is created in the community of Skenfrith which—

(a) comprises the area shown hatched on Map 153;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

Creation of the new community ward of Llanvetherine

230.  The new community ward of Llanvetherine is created in the community of Skenfrith which—

(a) comprises the area shown hatched on Map 154;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

Creation of the new community ward of Skenfrith

231.  The new community ward of Skenfrith is created in the community of Skenfrith which—

(a) comprises the area shown hatched on Map 155;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

Skenfrith — creation of community council and community electoral arrangements

232.  A council for the community of Skenfrith is established.

233.  The community of Skenfrith consists of three wards—

(a) Cross Ash;

(b) Llanvetherine;

(c) Skenfrith.

234.  In the community of Skenfrith the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Cross Ash ward is 3;

(b) Llanvetherine ward is 2;

(c) Skenfrith ward is 2.

Whitecastle — creation of new community

235.  The new community of Whitecastle is created which—

(a) comprises the area shown hatched on Map 156;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

Whitecastle, Llantilio Crossenny and Llangattock Vibon Avel — change in community boundary and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

236.  The part of the community of Llantilio Crossenny shown hatched on Map 157—

(a) is transferred to the community of Whitecastle;

(b) forms part of the new community ward of Whitecastle;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

237.  The parts of the community of Llangattock Vibon Avel shown hatched on Map 158—

(a) are transferred to the community of Whitecastle;

(b) form part of the new community ward of Newcastle;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

238.  The parts of the community of Llangattock Vibon Avel shown hatched and shaded on Map 159—

(a) are transferred to the community of Whitecastle;

(b) the shaded part is transferred to the new community ward of Newcastle;

(c) the hatched part is transferred to the new community ward of Llangattock Vibon Avel;

(d) the cross-hatched part is transferred to the new community ward of Rockfield and St Maughans;

(e) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

239.  The parts of the community of Llangattock Vibon Avel shown hatched and shaded on Map 160—

(a) are transferred to the community of Whitecastle;

(b) the shaded part is transferred to the new community ward of Newcastle;

(c) the hatched part is transferred to the new community ward of Llangattock Vibon Avel;

(d) the cross-hatched part is transferred to the new community ward of Rockfield and St Maughans;

(e) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

Creation of the new community ward of Llangattock Vibon Avel

240.  The new community ward of Llangattock Vibon Avel is created in the community of Whitecastle which—

(a) comprises the area shown hatched on Map 161;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

Creation of the new community ward of Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern

241.  The new community ward of Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern is created in the community of Whitecastle which—

(a) comprises the area shown hatched on Map 162;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

Creation of the new community ward of Newcastle

242.  The new community ward of Newcastle is created in the community of Whitecastle which—

(a) comprises the area shown hatched on Map 163;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

Creation of the new community ward of Penrhos

243.  The new community ward of Penrhos is created in the community of Whitecastle which—

(a) comprises the area shown hatched on Map 164;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

Creation of the new community ward of Rockfield and St Maughans

244.  The new community ward of Rockfield and St Maughans is created in the community of Whitecastle which—

(a) comprises the area shown hatched on Map 165;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

Creation of the new community ward of Whitecastle

245.  The new community ward of Whitecastle is created in the community of Whitecastle which—

(a) comprises the area shown hatched on Map 166;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llantilio Crossenny.

Whitecastle — creation of community council and community electoral arrangements

246.  A council for the community of Whitecastle is established.

247.  The community of Whitecastle consists of six wards—

(a) Llangattock Vibon Avel;

(b) Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern;

(c) Newcastle;

(d) Penrhos;

(e) Rockfield and St Maughans;

(f) Whitecastle.

248.  In the community of Whitecastle the number of councillors to be elected for the—

(a) Llangattock Vibon Avel ward is 1;

(b) Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern ward is 1;

(c) Newcastle ward is 2;

(d) Penrhos ward is 2;

(e) Rockfield and St Maughans ward is 3;

(f) Whitecastle ward is 2.

Llangattock Vibon Avel — dissolution of community and consequential change to community council

249.—(1) The existing community of Llangattock Vibon Avel as changed by this Order is dissolved.

(2) The community council of Llangattock Vibon Avel is dissolved.

Llantilio Crossenny — dissolution of community of and consequential change to community council

250.—(1) The existing community of Llantilio Crossenny as changed by this Order is dissolved.

(2) The community council of Llantilio Crossenny is dissolved.

Initial expenses etc of new community councils

251.—(1) In this article—

“the 1992 Act” (“Deddf 1992”) means the Local Government Finance Act 1992(8);

“the new community” (“y gymuned newydd”) means the appropriate community area of the new community councils established by this Order;

“the new community councils” (“y cynghorau cymuned newydd”) means the new community councils established by this Order;

“the prospective billing authority” (“yr awdurdod bilio arfaethedig”) means Monmouthshire County Council;

“the relevant financial year” (“y flwyddyn ariannol berthnasol”) means the financial year beginning 1 April 2022.

(2) In relation to the relevant financial year, section 32 of the 1992 Act (calculation of budget requirements by billing authorities) applies to the new community councils and the prospective billing authority but as if—

(a) for the purposes of making a calculation in accordance with section 32(2)(a) of the 1992 Act—

(i) the amount notified in accordance with paragraph (6) of this article were an item mentioned in section 35(1) of the 1992 Act (special items) relating to the new community, and

(ii) the area of the prospective billing authority included the new community.

(b) subsection (6) were omitted.

(3) In relation to the relevant financial year, section 41 of the 1992 Act (issue of precepts by local precepting authorities) applies to the new community councils and the prospective billing authority but as if the prospective billing authority, in making calculations in accordance with section 32 of the 1992 Act (originally or by way of substitution) for the purposes of its estimate under section 32(2)(a) of the 1992 Act, were required to take into account an amount equal to that notified to it in accordance with paragraph (6) of this article.

(4) In relation to the relevant financial year, sections 52X(1) (calculations to be net of precepts) and 52Y(2) (information for purposes of Chapter 4A) of the 1992 Act apply to the new community councils and the prospective billing authority but as if the aggregate amount of precepts anticipated by the prospective billing authority in pursuance of regulations made under section 41 of the 1992 Act included the amounts notified to the new community councils in accordance with paragraph (6) of this article.

(5) In relation to the relevant financial year, section 50 of the 1992 Act (calculation of budget requirement by local precepting authorities) applies to the new community councils and the prospective billing authority as if each of the new community councils were required to secure that the amount calculated as its budget requirement for that year does not exceed the amount notified to that new community council in accordance with paragraph (6) of this article.

(6) The appropriate amount to be notified to each of the new community councils in accordance with this paragraph, must be notified by the Welsh Ministers in writing to the prospective billing authority and to each of the new community councils.

(7) In relation to the relevant financial year, the Local Authorities (Precepts) (Wales) Regulations 1995(9) apply to the new community councils and the prospective billing authority as if—

(a) regulation 5 (information on schedules of payment) were omitted;

(b) in paragraph 8 of the Schedule (rules for determination of schedules in instalments)—

(i) in sub-paragraphs (1), (2) and (3), the words after the first reference to “that financial year” were omitted;

(ii) in sub-paragraph (1)(a), the reference to “April” were a reference to “May”.

New community councils

252.  The proper officer of Monmouthshire County Council must convene the first meeting of each of the new community councils established by articles 137, 157, 232 and 246.

New community councils — residuary successors

253.  For the purposes of any provision of the Regulations which refers to the residuary successor of a dissolved authority—

(a) in relation to the existing community councils of Llangwm and Llantrisant Fawr, the council of the new community of Llantrisant Fawr is specified as the residuary successor;

(b) in relation to the existing community councils of Llangybi and Llanhennock, the council of the new community of Llangybi is specified as the residuary successor.

Rebecca Evans

Minister for Finance and Local Government, one of the Welsh Ministers

2 November 2021

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order, made in accordance with section 58(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, implements the proposals of the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales (“the Commission”), which reported in January 2019 on a review of community arrangements in the County of Monmouthshire conducted by Monmouthshire County Council. The Commission’s Report recommended changes to the existing boundaries of communities within the area of Monmouthshire County Council and consequential changes to electoral arrangements, and this Order implements the Commission’s recommendations without modification.

The effect of this Order is to make changes to a number of community areas and consequential changes to electoral arrangements. This Order also dissolves a number of communities and their community councils, creates new communities and new community councils and makes administrative provision for the operation of, and setting of precepts relating to, those new community councils.

The Local Government Area Changes Regulations 1976 referred to in article 2 of this Order contain incidental, consequential, transitional and supplementary provisions about the effect and implementation of orders such as this.

The Welsh Ministers’ Code of Practice on the carrying out of Regulatory Impact Assessments was considered in relation to this Order. As a result, it was not considered necessary to carry out a regulatory impact assessment as to the likely costs and benefits of complying with this Order.

Prints of the maps labelled “1” to “166” to which this Order relates are deposited in the office of the Welsh Government at Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ (Local Government Democracy Division), and with Monmouthshire County Council. Prints deposited with Monmouthshire County Council are open to inspection by anyone affected by the provisions of this Order.

(1)

The Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales was established by section 53 of, and Schedule 8 to, the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70) (“the 1972 Act”). Section 53 and Schedule 8 were repealed by section 73(2) of, and Schedule 2 to, the Local Government (Democracy) (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 4) (“the 2013 Act”). The 2013 Act re-names the Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales as the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales (see section 2).

(2)

1972 c. 70. Sections 54 and 58 of the 1972 Act were repealed by section 73 of, and Schedule 2 to, the 2013 Act but were saved by section 74 of the 2013 Act in relation to a review being conducted under the 1972 Act when the 2013 Act came into force.

(3)

Section 67 of the 1972 Act was repealed by section 73 of, and Schedule 2 to, the 2013 Act but was saved by section 74 of the 2013 Act in relation to a review being conducted under the 1972 Act when the 2013 Act came into force.

(4)

The powers of the Secretary of State were transferred to the National Assembly for Wales by the National Assembly for Wales (Transfer of Functions) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/672) and are now vested in the Welsh Ministers by virtue of paragraph 30 of Schedule 11 to, the Government of Wales Act 2006 (2006 c. 32).

(5)

The Local Authorities (Change to the Years of Ordinary Elections) (Wales) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1269 (W. 220)) amends section 26(1) of the 1972 Act to provide that the year in which the ordinary elections of councillors of local authorities shall take place is 2022 instead of 2021.

(6)

S.I. 1976/246 (as amended by various statutory instruments, which amendments are not relevant for the purposes of this Order).

(7)

2013 anaw 4.

(8)

1992 c. 14. Sections 32 and 35 were amended, in relation to Wales, by paragraphs 4 and 6 respectively of Schedule 12 to the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 (c. 19). Section 50 was amended by Part 1 of Schedule 8 to the Local Government Act 2003) (c. 26). Sections 52X and 52Y were inserted by Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Local Government Act 1999 (c. 27).

(9)

S.I. 1995/2562 (as amended by S.I. 2001/3649).